Freightliner on certain trucks, the protective cover for the cab power distribution model (pdm) may be missing or improperly installed.
The short version
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported a problem with the electrical system. Here is what owners need to know.
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE CAB POWER DISTRIBUTION MODEL (PDM) MAY BE MISSING OR IMPROPERLY INSTALLED.
IF THE PROTECTIVE COVER IS MISSING OR NOT POSITIONED CORRECTLY, ANY WATER INTRUSION FROM AN OPEN WINDOW OR WINDSHIELD LEAK MAY SEEP THROUGH THE UPPER DASH COVER SEAM AND DRIP ONTO THE PDM. WATER ON THE PDM CIRCUITS MAY CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT RESULTING IN A FIRE THAT COULD CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW COVER FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 06V-190.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2006 | Freightliner Argosy |
| 2005–2006 | Freightliner Columbia |
What changed
Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.
- Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST
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